Tag Archives: Unite
Inadequate pay offer by Translink rejected by public transport unions
Strike action starting 27 February remains in place The three frontline passenger transport unions Unite, GMB and SIPTU have rejected an inadequate pay offer made by Translink yesterday (Thursday 22 February). The offer was tabled by Translink in pay talks … Continue reading
Historic ballot result at Seagate secures workers collective bargaining rights with Unite
Seagate management must now engage with union reps and negotiate voluntary recognition deal In an historic ballot at Seagate, the Springtown-based manufacturer of external hard drives, workers have voted overwhelmingly for trade union recognition with Unite the union. The vote … Continue reading
Public transport unions to escalate strike action next month
Joint transport unions press release The three public transport trade unions, Unite, GMB and SIPTU, will today (Monday 22 January) notify Translink of further planned strike action on Thursday (1 February). This is the first of a likely four further … Continue reading
Public transport unions confirm Translink strike on Thursday 18 January
Joint transport union press release Secretary of state for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris must release funds to provide a pay increase for all public sector workers Strike action will include all bus and rail drivers, engineers, signal workers and conciliation … Continue reading
Public transport workers in Unite, GMB and SIPTU to strike over pay on Friday
Strike will bring all bus and rail services in Northern Ireland to a standstill Members of Unite, GMB and SIPTU employed by Translink will hold a further 24-hour strike action commencing on a staggered basis from 00.01am Friday [December 21]. … Continue reading









